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Preparing for ISO 16602 Protective Standards

Since 2007, ISO 16602 has provided an objective means of defining the performance of chemical protective apparel. Currently, there is no comprehensive standard for assessing the performance of chemical protective clothing for workers facing chemical hazards in industrial situations in North America.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 16602 is an international standard for classifying chemical protective clothing performance. It is a tool to help safety and occupational health professionals select appropriate chemical protective clothing. Read a brief background and description of ISO 16602 here, and then view full details on preparing for ISO 16602 standards by clicking on the article link below.

Background

Chemical protective garments are available in a wide variety of fabrics and designs. The options are intended to provide protection ranging from chemical vapors and gases, to liquid splash, spray or mist, and to particles and aerosols. Unlike other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE), the performance of chemical protective clothing is not highly regulated in the U.S. or Canada. Some standards exist for hazardous materials emergencies, but little regulation exists regarding routine industrial applications. This void in recognized standards for industrial applications can lead to a complex and potentially confusing environment for those who must select the appropriate apparel for a given hazard or application.

Description

The common global classification system and the standard presentation of the performance data that ISO 16602 provides help to simplify the selection of chemical protective apparel by safety and occupational health professionals. ISO 16602 provides a standard presentation of the performance data. This standard format allows objective evaluation and comparison of chemical protective clothing (CPC) performance among possible options, instead of just relying upon vendors’ claims.